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Home My WebLink About1988-1990 Communicaitons Re Fuel Storage Tanks JAMES H. GILLESPIE TRUSTEE T1ON TRUST STILLANATER BANCORPORA BOX 225 STILLW ATER,MINNESOTA 55082 May 9, 1990 LaVonne Wilson City Administrator dminisratr Heights Heit City Oak t N rth Ci 6 08 5 7th Stree Mn 55082 Rudolph Chaves Oak Park ar Heights, Re; Property conversation we Wilson Rudolph Chaves Mrs, confirm the Dear is written to confirm This letter May 8, 1990, ach Trail ' Tuesday, Stagecoach ced by Jean had at 5845 North has been commenced second p proceedings first mortgage. A foreclosureeder of the f me as trustee. Chaves Lahler , holder to an perform has been tl°n p assessment mortgage has had Cedar Corporatte.ion o store The Trust assessment ssessor nt of the two tanks formerly registering et sten int those diesel i environmental fu presence now in the process reveals the We are PCA. Trust will of tanks with with the Minnesotaregistered, the ewith removal have been connection the Trust When the tanks assistance nce c n be obtainenks d, soon as it int apply for ks.f financial removal property the a for that purpose•the tors to proceed access to the ss• cane obtain lawful informed of our PrOgre tier with me you inf this ma I will keep to discuss Thank you for taking time on Tues day• Sincerely,. . J • H. Gillespie 4;4 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 520 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155X300:>1 P� Telephone (612) 296-6300 MINNESOTA 1990 4° d..c.-•ate" -... CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED March 20, 1990 Mr. Steve Chaves Chaves Property 5845 Stage Coach Trail North Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 55082 Dear Mr. Chaves: RE: Petroleum Storage Tank Release Investigation and Corrective Action Site: Chaves Property, 5845 Stage Coach Trail North, Oak Park Heights Site ID#: LEAK00002325 The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has received your notification that a release of petroleum has occurred from storage tank facilities which you own and/or operate. The first report of the release was made to MPCA staff on March 2, 1990. Federal and state laws require that persons legally responsible for storage tank releases notify the MPCA of the release, investigate the extent of the release and take actions needed to ensure that the release is cleaned up. A person is generally considered legally responsible for a tank release if the person owned or operated the tank either during or after the release. We are aware that during an environmental site assessment by City Corporation soil contamination was encountered. The MPCA staff is therefore requesting you to take the necessary steps to investigate and clean up the release in accordance with the enclosed "Outline for the Petroleum Tank Release Investigation Report." To do this it is recommended that a qualified consulting firm be hired who has experience in conducting petroleum release site investigations and corrective actions. If you do perform the requested work, the state may reimburse you for a major portion of your costs. The Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act establishes a fund which in certain circumstances provides partial reimbursement for petroleum tank release cleanup costs. This fund is administered by the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board (Petro Board). More specific eligibility rules are available from the Petro Board (612/297-4017). Please respond to this letter either in writing or by telephone within 30 days after receipt of this letter. Your response should indicate whether or not you intend to proceed with the necessary corrective action, whom you have chosen to do the work and a schedule for implementation. Regional Offices: Duluth • Brainerd • Detroit Lakes • Marshall • Rochester Equal Opportunity Employer Printed on Recycled Paper Mr. Steve Chaves Page 2 March 20, 1990 If you do not respond within 30 days, MPCA staff will assume you do not intend to comply with this request. In this event, the MPCA Commissioner may order you to take corrective action. If not complied with, the Commissioner's order could be enforced in court or, alternatively, the MPCA could spend its own money cleaning up the release and then seek to recover its costs from responsible persons through legal action. Failure to cooperate with the MPCA in a timely manner may also result in reduced reimbursement from the Petro Board. If you conclude that the release in question is not from any tank which you have owned or operated, please notify the MPCA immediately and explain the bazis of your conclusion. In addition, please notify me within 24 hours of discovery of free floating petroleum product on the surface of the ground water, and notify me three days before removing any tanks. I have also enclosed the following MPCA guidance documents for your information: -Selecting an Environmental Consultant -Excavation of Petroleum Contaminated Soil -Six Steps to a Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup -Minnesota's Storage Tank Program Please feel free to contact me at any time you need information or assistance in these matters. My telephone number is 612/643-3428. Thank you. Sincerely, Y:-s' a ' t` wibp-e. 61- • rRebecca A. Lofgren ��. , '` Project Leader r:i,�� 0 Tanks and Spills Section Hazardous Waste Division RAL:smm Enclosures cc: Ssett McCurdy, City Corporation udy Holst, City Clerk, Oak Park Heights Charles Schwartz, Fire Chief, Oak Park Heights • ! 4kt : /' �i rapport etre Departarelt /411..er_; , Ndee , r '- January 17, 1990 Mrs. Lucy Chaves 12285 Partridge Road Stillwater, MN 55082 RE: Underground Fuel Tanks at CSI Building on Stagecoach Trail North in Oak Park Heights. • Dear Mrs. Chaves : According to the Uniform Fire Code, 1988, Article 79.115(F) on "Under- ground Tanks Out of Service" , must be removed from the ground. This Article of the code contains stipulations which must be followed, as well as, several conditions enforced by Minnesota Pollution Control regarding soil around and under tanks which must be dealt with accord- ing to rules and regulations. With this in mind, please be advised that you are requested to remove tank or tanks at the Stagecoach Trail North building within 90 day- upon receipt of this letter. Failure to do so will result in the City of Oak Park Heights doing necessary work and adding cost to tax roll. If you have any questions in this matter, please contact me. You can leave a message at Bayport City Hall , 439-2530, Oak Park Heights City Hall , 439-4439 or my home phone 439-4689. Thank you in advance for your prompt consideration in this matter. Sincer ly, GaditChuck Schwar z Chief, Bayport Fire De cc: Frank Leier, Building Insurance, Oak Park Heights LaVonne Wilson, Clerk, City of Oak Park Heights CIN OF 14'4-4 OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 - 57th Street North -Box 2007 OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55082 439-4439 COUNCIL: Charlie Schwartz said to me that the tank on the Chaves property is in use and not abandoned. Steve has agreed with him to re— move the tank when the property is sold. FRANK LEIER Bldg. Inspector j -�� ' CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 - 57th Street North -Box 2007 OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MLNNESOTA 55082 439-4439 December 14 , 1988 . Mrs. Lucy Chaves 12285 Partridge Road North Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mrs. Chaves: The fuel oil storage tank located at 5845 North Stagecoach Trail must be removed when operation is vacated. Please see that this is taken care of im- mediately. ' Should you have questions on the above, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, _ CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Frank Leier Building Official pc: City Attorney CITY OF • OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 - 57th Street North STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 439-4439 December 14 , 1988 CSI Trucking, Inc. 15597 North 59th Street Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Steve: Due to the storage of materials on the site, we expect you to comply with the following code : ( 1 ) A green belt planting strip shall consist of evergreen trees and/or deciduous trees and large shrubs and stall be of sufficient width and density to provide an effective visual screen. Such planting strip shall be designed to provide • • complete visual screening to a minimum height of eight (E ) feet . Earth mounding or berms may be used but shall not be used to achieve more than three ( 3 ) feet of the required screen . The planting plan and type of plantings shall require the approval of. the . City Council based upon a recommendation of the City staff . (2) A required screening fence shall be constructed of masonry, brick, wood or metal . Such fence shall provide a solid screening effect and not exceed eight ( 8) feet in height or • be less than six (6 ) feet in height. The design and materials used in constructing a required screening fence shall be subject to the approval of the City Council based upon a recommendation by the City staff . It should be noted that due to the elevated nature of the adjacent public right-of-way an expanded view of the site exists from the street. It is for this reason that our office suggests that both fencing of the maximum allowable height and planting strips emphasizing tall evergreen shrubs/trees be utilized to diminish this expanded public visibility. Sincerely, CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Frank Leier Building Official nag northwest associated consultants, inc. MEMORANDUM TO: Frank Leier FROM: Robert Kirmis/Curtis Gutoske DATE: 13 December 1988 RE: Oak Park Heights - Chaves Outdoor Storage FILE NO: 798 . 02 - 88 . 29 This memorandum responds to your request to investigate the specific screening requirements of the Chaves property in which 6 to 8 tank trailers are being stored on an ( I-1) industrially zoned property. According to Section 401 . 03 . B. 7 . of the Oak Park Heights Zoning Ordinance, all required fencing and screening of outdoor storage areas from public right-of-way lying within industrial zones shall consist of either a fence or a green belt planting strip as provided for below: ( 1) A green belt planting strip shall consist of evergreen trees and/or deciduous trees and large shrubs and shall be of sufficient width and density to provide an effective visual screen. Such planting strip shall be designed to provide complete visual screening to a minimum height of eight ( 8 ) feet. Earth mounding or berms may be used but shall not be used to achieve more than three ( 3) feet of the required screen. The planting plan and type of plantings shall require the approval of the City Council based upon a recommendation of the City staff . ( 2 ) A required screening fence shall be constructed of masonry, brick, wood or metal . Such fence shall provide a solid screening effect and not exceed eight ( 8) feet in height or be less than six ( 6 ) feet in height. The design and materials used in constructing a required screening fence shall be subject to the approval of the City Council based upon a recommendation by the City staff. 4601 excelsior blvd., ste. 410, minneapolis, mn 55416 (612) 925-9420 It should be -noted that due to the elevated nature of the adjacent public right-of-way an expanded view of the site exists from the street. It is for this reason that our office suggests that both fencing of the maximum allowable height and planting strips emphasizing tall evergreen shrubs/trees be utilized to diminish this expanded public visibility. cc : LaVonne Wilson Lyle Eckberg